Looking For A Drink In Deepest Siberia 🇷🇺

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  • 🇷🇺 What does a man have to do to get a beer around here? Well if you're in the Siberian town of Taiga then the answer is quite a lot. I searched everywhere for a beer and met legends on the way. Welcome to the towns other bloggers don't show you, where everyone is a character with a twinkle in their eye.
    For you guys searching on a map for the towns I visit in this film, they are: Novosibirsk-Bolotnoe-Tomsk-Taiga-Taishet
    This is part three of my journey across Siberia. Follow my Insta for trip photos @realbaldandbankrupt

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  • @Baldcafe
    @Baldcafe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9543

    That train guy was straight Flexing his English skills. 😂

    • @corvettebob96
      @corvettebob96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1249

      He even has the British sarcasm/dry humor. I thought he was a Frenchman at first. Good for him to be knowledgeable.

    • @mindblown42069
      @mindblown42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +413

      I know right, it never occurred to me before because i'm English, but as long as its not salty its technically "fresh" XD

    • @vakileoo
      @vakileoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +293

      Such a good conversation tbh

    • @benisosa2752
      @benisosa2752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      He was hella sus 😂😂😂😂

    • @dgphi
      @dgphi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      I think there is a difference between fresh water and freshwater. Also, we say drinking water or potable water. Don't mind me, I'm just thinking out loud.

  • @vikas776
    @vikas776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3986

    Thank you Teacher Anna. You made this world a better place.

  • @thekungify
    @thekungify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4965

    You certainly prove that communication is the key to having a great time in another country. Loving your vlogs.

    • @user-dj6sk2uo8g
      @user-dj6sk2uo8g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      Communication is the key to having a great time in general :D

    • @joelen282
      @joelen282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

      Well you have to be open minded aswell, non-judgemental and flexible

    • @TIBBERS250
      @TIBBERS250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Seriously! How could a plain english speaker make it across Russia... be a lot of work. although if I had to choose a language to travel internationally - it'd be english or mandarin.

  • @vintagestuffguy1998
    @vintagestuffguy1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2414

    The raw sincerity of the story and trip to the city for the teacher is a really nice story. Always something interesting around every corner on this channel

  • @Baldcafe
    @Baldcafe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6038

    I 100% thought Anna was going to make an appearance 😂

    • @sakuraa2008
      @sakuraa2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Yes, lovely couple!

    • @mindblown42069
      @mindblown42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I love your channel! I'm not bald but i am aging rapidly XD so i like to think i'm mentally preparing myself by subbing.

    • @llienesrib4914
      @llienesrib4914 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I thought he would go visit her myself

    • @canchero724
      @canchero724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My two favourite bald TH-camrs in one place. Worlds are colliding

    • @TheExtremeCube
      @TheExtremeCube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo wadup baldcafeeeeee

  • @jvck5567
    @jvck5567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I'm from the UK and got a taxi recently, the driver was Russian and we bonded over how much we both loved bald's videos, we smoked in the taxi together which shouldn't be allowed and he almost came for a beer with me until he got his next job called through, such a lovely dude

    • @blimolhm2790
      @blimolhm2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      сейчас это время говорить по-русски, брат, давай!

    • @ben-si7rr
      @ben-si7rr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      yeh i've met many russians and greated them through what i've learnt from bald. a man of the people!

    • @inkognitou6982
      @inkognitou6982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      B&B is a true People's Ambassador of the World!..

    • @royalhero4608
      @royalhero4608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Why can't UK/Russian political relations be like that? People the world over are the same, it's politicians who ruin things

    • @BanDiGo
      @BanDiGo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@royalhero4608 There's a lot more than politicians ruining things sadly T_T

  • @E-Bizzy
    @E-Bizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    This guy is just ace at talking to people he's never met before.

    • @rajbhattacharya4427
      @rajbhattacharya4427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      1. Confidence
      2. Sense of humor
      3. Alcohol

    • @waylonjennings8297
      @waylonjennings8297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Cos’ he speaks Russian language with Brit accent that’s why…. And obv all these folk wondering where is he comes from ….. and this is the key for future conversation etc

    • @ryanharriss7950
      @ryanharriss7950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah def. I couldn't do it..

    • @MsMesem
      @MsMesem 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanharriss7950 Why? How on earth do you survive?

    • @ryanharriss7950
      @ryanharriss7950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MsMesem lol

  • @TodayFreedom
    @TodayFreedom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3551

    Seriously impressive English from the guy on the train. Especially for a Russian- they find our grammar incredibly difficult. That guy is a serious scholar.

    • @jojojoba4275
      @jojojoba4275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      Funny too...loved his joke (heehee!)

    • @rafomic4210
      @rafomic4210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Fresh water from the toilet hahah

    • @danielcastaneda4356
      @danielcastaneda4356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +304

      What exactly do Russians find hard about the English language?

  • @zephgamez
    @zephgamez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1646

    i can't get enough of Bald's vlogs!

    • @Mrsamaj14
      @Mrsamaj14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      WE NEED MORE

    • @kissalanpojat
      @kissalanpojat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's an addiction you want

    • @lruceblee7536
      @lruceblee7536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In other words, I need to go out more.

    • @thatguydexter620
      @thatguydexter620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Just found this channel, better late than never, right? Must say i'm on a spree!

    • @fdk7014
      @fdk7014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kissalanpojat It's an addiction I have

  • @bobsnow6242
    @bobsnow6242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +708

    The part where he gave the guy who was clearly down on his luck 20 rubles for a pack of smokes without the guy even asking for money warmed my heart. Simple gestures of kindness like that are the world's universal language. You're the man, Bald.

    • @proxanna
      @proxanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      go bills baby

    • @gabe6475
      @gabe6475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@proxanna lol

    • @daniilknigin8713
      @daniilknigin8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      He gave him a hundred FYI, which is still not enough for a cheapest 108 roubles pack (lowest possible price by law), but he had no way of knowing that since the man said 20-30 for some reason, probably misunderstood bald's question

    • @Chamieiniibet
      @Chamieiniibet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@daniilknigin8713 maybe he was talking of the price of a single cig?

    • @axisofpeter
      @axisofpeter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Chamieiniibet I think so--single cigrarette

  • @hitriy
    @hitriy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    When I was a kid, I had a part-time job to clean this Tomsk hotel paths from snow. Nice to see it in your video 20 years later:)

    • @dasgelbevomei1
      @dasgelbevomei1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      must feel surreal for u

    • @nwjerz2124
      @nwjerz2124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      couldn't hack full time??

    • @jerryh2954
      @jerryh2954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you in America now, Ebrehnn? (How do you say Ebrehnn in English?)

    • @ghostikrus
      @ghostikrus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jerryh2954 yevgeni

    • @x-neimi4493
      @x-neimi4493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Где он находится? Знакомое здание

  • @Martin-88
    @Martin-88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3593

    Not even 100 yards out of the train station and he's already found the local nutter 😂.

  • @topotic3945
    @topotic3945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    Novosibirsk: 12°C
    London: 10°C
    Time to move to Siberia!

    • @awsomemodels
      @awsomemodels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ChickensNoodlesSoups Woah same thing for me it's like 32c

    • @FunkSoulBrother7
      @FunkSoulBrother7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes but what date was this filmed?

    • @soakingeggs
      @soakingeggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      don't let it fool ya, average winter temps. are -30°C x)

    • @CivilExcavator
      @CivilExcavator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @Cloxxki
      @Cloxxki 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FunkSoulBrother7 Couple of days ago I think, maybe a week.

  • @MisterAzizo
    @MisterAzizo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Bless the train guy, how often does he probably even get the chance to speak English on his rural commute. You could tell he was genuinely happy interacting with you!

    • @evgeniiartemov541
      @evgeniiartemov541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe he works on different routes also.

    • @MisterAzizo
      @MisterAzizo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@evgeniiartemov541 yeah most likely! But again, what are the odds of native English speakers taking a train in the middle of Siberia, I am sure there's probably a couple but for them to also happen to be there when the train guy is working seems very unlikely! I just thought it was adorable ^^

    • @Ketopraks
      @Ketopraks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MisterAzizo not a lot but these railways usually filled up by the Japanese and Korean who wants to take the trans-Siberian journey

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ketopraks why do they do it

  • @matko-cro-can
    @matko-cro-can 2 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    As an English teacher who has taught for 23 years in four countries, I can only hope that I inspired at least one student like that. Way to go Anna!

  • @MrEleman
    @MrEleman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1572

    Наши люди более лояльны к иностранцам, чем к соотечественникам. Сразу такие общительные и улыбчивые, как буд-то с пришельцем встретились.

  • @CiprianTrip
    @CiprianTrip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Being a teacher myself, I can only hope that one day when I will be either very old or very gone, some former student of mine will speak of me like you spoke of Anna.
    Wherever she is, she would be so proud of you, Ben!

    • @Martina-Kosicanka
      @Martina-Kosicanka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I wish you that ❤️

    • @mindblown42069
      @mindblown42069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I guarantee, if you've been teaching for years, you have absolutely got students out there who were inspired by you and are out there doing things you'd be proud of right now.

    • @DesertDweller74
      @DesertDweller74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I have reconnected with my 7th grade English teacher on Facebook. He's retired and lives in Florida. Amazing, isn't it? I always check my spelling and grammar when I post because I know he sees it, lol! I'm 61 years old now.

    • @bryanrobsonssocks6366
      @bryanrobsonssocks6366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You sound like a good person so that's assured

    • @rauladrian7569
      @rauladrian7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doamne ajuta!

  • @platipus-yn9zr
    @platipus-yn9zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    It’s impossible not to have a smile on my face watching these videos, seeing all these places and people that I never would have even herd of, it’s so heartwarming seeing all the wonderful interaction you have with the people you meet. Really proves that no matter where you are or where you drew up we are all still human.

    • @rydningen1803
      @rydningen1803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's really crazy to imagine that there are a lot of people around the world sometimes. We're always thinking about us, our neighorbhood, our city...

    • @carlharris2808
      @carlharris2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree it,s so sad governments just want us to hate each other and divide us

    • @birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064
      @birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This only came out an hour ago here in Australia, yet your comment is 2h old how dose that work?????

    • @herewego034
      @herewego034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064 He is a member of Illuminati. They get access to new videos earlier than ordinary people

    • @Poway19
      @Poway19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch the videos of him in India and you’ll realize we are different types of humans.

  • @BricktopsPigs
    @BricktopsPigs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +733

    I swear to everything that's holy and good that this man is a natural TV presenter-watching his videos feels like I'm watching a studio made programme.
    Splendid.

    • @ballinlissfreight8573
      @ballinlissfreight8573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Only better 😁

    • @justaguy9740
      @justaguy9740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      having a big tv production behind him would probably take away a lot of the charm

    • @nzmy6079
      @nzmy6079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ne Feeling the same

  • @PureePlayer
    @PureePlayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    Helping that old lad out with a pack of smokes, little deeds like this are what make the world go around; such a selfless traveler you are, I love it. Liked and Subscribed!

  • @lobotomishka
    @lobotomishka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    HOLY CRAP, BALD IN TAYHSET! THAT'S SURREAL. You were standing right at my grandma's flat block, if I knew you've been there I would have told my grandparents to invite you for a cup of coffee. Greetings from Irkutsk btw! Let me know if you're going towards Irkutsk right now so we could hang out and I would show you our town

    • @anotherelvis
      @anotherelvis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      He should make a series where he visits the viewers of his channel.

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I always like starting out in irkutsk in risk

    • @ChatGPT1111
      @ChatGPT1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That’s crazy. You have a beautiful country! Greetings from Melbourne, Florida, USA.

    • @alexandramccarthy4648
      @alexandramccarthy4648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and they probably would invite him to spend the night and feed him dinner and breakfast, etc?

    • @akimboslice9867
      @akimboslice9867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greetings from Chicago!!!

  • @MAGICMUFC
    @MAGICMUFC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +988

    Teacher: So boys, what do you want to do when you grow up?
    Tom: I want to be a footballer.
    Steve: I want to be a doctor.
    Ben: I want to visit Tomsk.

    • @RW4X4X3006
      @RW4X4X3006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Tomsk is an awesome little city. Lots of imperial architecture and good eats. Ben should have hung around for a day or two.

    • @gappuma7883
      @gappuma7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I want to become bald

    • @smaug9412
      @smaug9412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Бен одумайся

    • @LOUNGELIQ
      @LOUNGELIQ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@RW4X4X3006 a city of more than half a million inhabitants is a little city for you?

    • @Thellbro
      @Thellbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don’t forget Tondi and their world famous Stone!

  • @lawrencedugan
    @lawrencedugan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    I would give up my full head of hair for this guy’s personality, language skills and joie de vivre!

    • @BeHeno
      @BeHeno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Gotta give up all your money as well

    • @1nikg
      @1nikg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's what he said about guy before him

    • @clarenceoveur9497
      @clarenceoveur9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Stop making excuses and start living your life to the fullest. Ben is a nice bloke, but not more special than you are.

    • @tomtremaine4452
      @tomtremaine4452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Severus Agent Bald

    • @TechBuRn1337
      @TechBuRn1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@clarenceoveur9497 Exactly, only difference is he's not overthinking shit and just doing it. Inspirational.

  • @messo4683
    @messo4683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +933

    I moved from Tomsk to Australia 5 years ago and still think that my hometown is way more beautiful and what even more important, has a deep and kind soul behind severe Siberian frosts. Thank you Ben for showing it to the world!

    • @vitalys5395
      @vitalys5395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Give it time. Australia is also huge and has its own beauty. Have moved from Kazakhstan 26 years ago, and that's still not enough time to see everything here yet 👌

    • @solomonhelmfitte6276
      @solomonhelmfitte6276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Ha, ha you should have moved to New Zealand where I am : ) But yeah Tomsk, Omsk, Chelyabinsk it's not "The West"... : )

  • @PaulV.
    @PaulV. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Benjamin is a literal magnet for local bums. I swear I ve seen more of them in his last few videos than in a whole year of living in Russia :)

    • @mayor399999999999999
      @mayor399999999999999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The bums see a free drink. 😂

    • @mareksbb4201
      @mareksbb4201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is a russian spy trying to convince us that there are not so many bums around

    • @PaulV.
      @PaulV. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mareksbb4201 I am pretty sure Putin will give me a medal for that lol

  • @SyifaAdriana
    @SyifaAdriana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1075

    Bald, I am currently traveling solo in Belarus and it's my 3rd week already. Your videos have opened up my eyes why post soviet countries are not only fascinating but feels very different than others than I have been to. I always smile ear to ear watching your interactions with local and I understood why being able to speak Russian will not only unlock Russia as a country, but Russian-speaking countries (15 to be exact)!!
    Spasibo bol'shoye!

    • @supska
      @supska 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I love your work Syifa, always pleasure to watch your videos. Greetings from Serbia!

    • @SyifaAdriana
      @SyifaAdriana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@supska Hvala lepo, Vlad! That's very kind of you!!

    • @t.on.y
      @t.on.y 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      There are less and less Russian speaking countries from year to year...

    • @gluhotorenko
      @gluhotorenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How is Belarus to you?

    • @laxsal12
      @laxsal12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Spasibo bol'shoye for sharing your experience

  • @Mad.Country
    @Mad.Country 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I was born in Tomsk and moved to Germany 3 years ago absolutely alone and I'm only 22 now but it feels like itwas another life before I moved. I have a smile while watching whole vid. Thank u Bald, I love your content.

    • @the80sdj
      @the80sdj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, were do you live in Germany? I am from the south/west of Germany

    • @HarryPotter-yh3sm
      @HarryPotter-yh3sm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so many people in these comments who moved from tomsk to germany, is it a common place to go?

    • @skaraborgcraft
      @skaraborgcraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HarryPotter-yh3sm Yes, easier to find work there than some other EU countries.

    • @hedone13x
      @hedone13x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skaraborgcraft skaraborg? Are you Swedish? I’m (:

    • @cccpredarmy
      @cccpredarmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the80sdj moved from Moscow a while back. I'm in south west aswell :)

  • @caracallacz
    @caracallacz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    I am very impressed by the way Ben approaches people He is friendly even with Crazy dudes or hobos. I do not speak Russian but is evident that those people in the bar meant that guy whom Ben was drinking beer with was very special :-)

  • @MigratingBug1984
    @MigratingBug1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    that little prologue about your teacher Anna is truely inspiring. hope she sees this vlog and feels proud of you!

    • @hm09235nd
      @hm09235nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You know that is just a cover story for Bald's MI5 past.

    • @Guildforsucks
      @Guildforsucks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hm09235nd everyone watching this channel knows he didnt learn russian in a class he signed up for in 1992 as 16 year old.
      Especially since he wasnt 16 years old 1992 :p

    • @is5714
      @is5714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Guildforsucks Yeah he’d be 18 in 1992, but that was 30 years ago and you can get the ages wrong. He could’ve actually had that class in 1990

  • @MiaHoney
    @MiaHoney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I'm such an introvert but you make me feel like I can be more outgoing. I just love how you can talk to EVERYONE. Impressive.

    • @Silphwave
      @Silphwave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard he was a pickup artist in the past, so he's very skilled and confident at approaching strangers.

    • @PsyMOONze
      @PsyMOONze 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will have no problems talking to anyone, believe me. Especially to males, they love starlets.

    • @barflordlord9273
      @barflordlord9273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you know head and shoulders cures foot fungus?

    • @pierrest-amand3354
      @pierrest-amand3354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its because he’s so damn nonjudgmental and people feel it.

    • @nomedocanal8496
      @nomedocanal8496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and he actually speaks in a non native language!!

  • @roman_nfkrz
    @roman_nfkrz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3283

    You just casually met the Russian Mila Jovovich in Novosibirsk, love it

    • @jennk3628
      @jennk3628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Love seeing some of my favorite creators commenting and watching Bald right alongside us. 😊

    • @KeplerX
      @KeplerX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

      Hey Roman! Let's go bowling.

    • @defnotaghost6460
      @defnotaghost6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @NFKRZ are you two planning to make another colab in the future?

    • @danielderko
      @danielderko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      24:19 this?😅

    • @sunwithfaceclap5084
      @sunwithfaceclap5084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      поправОчка, пьяную миллу йовович

  • @HistoryHustle
    @HistoryHustle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    When you were in Novosibirsk and mentioned the lovely architecture you pointed at the hotel. I stayed there during my Transsiberian trip in 2019. I liked Novosibirsk and think you'd like it too! Great video nevertheless. Love how you put a smile on everyone's faces.

  • @mikhailpazukhin
    @mikhailpazukhin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    Benjamin, I can't even describe how good is your content. Splendid

    • @Luckyluckyverylucky
      @Luckyluckyverylucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yesss

    • @scrubbs2442
      @scrubbs2442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Honestly this is what TH-cam is all about! It’s becoming more and more like network tv. Love the rawness and spontaneous aspect of bens content.

    • @neilsaunders9309
      @neilsaunders9309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scrubbs2442 Benjamin is an outcrop of brilliance on TH-cam, as is Nick Johnson in the U.S.

    • @MonkeyGun77
      @MonkeyGun77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr Bald

  • @amithpcr7
    @amithpcr7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I hope somehow this reaches Anna and she sees how well her student is actually doing now and her role in that is pretty big too, cause Mr.Bald's content is different cause he interacts with people in their language, that's what makes it so authentic and enjoyable to watch sitting thousands of kilometres away. I'm sure she'll be proud! :')

    • @FlourescentPotato
      @FlourescentPotato 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      bald is incredibly old, she is probably dust by now sadly. :p

    • @brettsh.2545
      @brettsh.2545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FlourescentPotato No way, dude: He's not that old, and he said she was hella young.

    • @antoniavie
      @antoniavie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@FlourescentPotato He said he was 16 in 1992, so he is 45 today. So his teacher if she was in her 20's would be around 65-75 years old now.

    • @postie6690
      @postie6690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@antoniavie you might wanna check that math again ;)

    • @antoniavie
      @antoniavie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@postie6690 Damn you're right 🤦🏼‍♀️ I'm 10 years off. Excuse me Anna

  • @whiskeyecho3523
    @whiskeyecho3523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Anna has given millions of people an escape from their daily lives through you. I hope she hears about the impact she had! Thank you Anna!!!

  • @shaneh7519
    @shaneh7519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1414

    As a Texan born and raised, I grant you the title of honorary Texan

  • @housinauthority5258
    @housinauthority5258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I think it's time we, the viewer, gave back to Mr Bald our gratitude for his channel and use the power of the internet to help him find Anna, Russian Language teacher in Portsmouth circa 1992, so he can thank her personally!
    Let's help him find her!!

    • @olegkrendelev
      @olegkrendelev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well, there's gotta be officical archives or employment records. I think he could obtain this information pretty easily if he wanted.

  • @pavlofromukraine
    @pavlofromukraine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Bald is a magnet for local freaks, amazed how good he is👌🏻👌🏻

    • @rajaraja-jz4hw
      @rajaraja-jz4hw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      great👽video

    • @dogukanozdemir2136
      @dogukanozdemir2136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hes not a magnet for freaks, everyone is freakish in that part of world

    • @myopicthunder
      @myopicthunder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@dogukanozdemir2136 speak for yourself

  • @j-t4436
    @j-t4436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Bald’s comments sections are some of the most positive I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Nothing like the toxic hell holes on most channels. Americans, Russians, and Brits all being friends for once 😁

    • @martharetallick204
      @martharetallick204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This American heartily agrees!

    • @j-t4436
      @j-t4436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@martharetallick204 hope you’re having a great day, from across the pond 👍🏼

    • @_._._DJ_._._
      @_._._DJ_._._ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Don't forget the us Canadians!

    • @Lasse-ep2hj
      @Lasse-ep2hj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      and Germans!

    • @j-t4436
      @j-t4436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @noreply I think that these people aren’t doing too great in “the real world” so they come to TH-cam to try to put others down as well. Its really strange.

  • @surfinsilver
    @surfinsilver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    That sweet lady that was just happy to see someone with a nice personality had me smiling cheek to cheek!!! 😌 it’s amazing how some people get happiness from others, in this case someone that wasn’t even from her country.

  • @Dmitry_333
    @Dmitry_333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    when Bald in the very first video announced that he is gonna make a journey through trans-Siberian railway I thought "so pitty he is gonna miss Tomsk, since railway is going by". I was really surprised to see he is really going to visit Tomsk (it's 300km away from Novosibirsk). Such a pitty he stayed only for a single night. We'we got much to show here: old wooden houses, universities, nature.
    Please come back and stay for another day or two, you will never regret about that

    • @ChristopherEggleton1975
      @ChristopherEggleton1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When i visited Lysva near Perm, I just assumed most people lived in the Soviet apartments in the winter and in the wooden houses in the summer. It was a fantastic journey though.

    • @rogink
      @rogink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When Bald said he would be going to Tomsk for personal reasons, I assumed it be the same as mine. I'm 10+ years older, but to me Tomsk is the clever engineer from the Wombles.

    • @ChristopherEggleton1975
      @ChristopherEggleton1975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rogink Yeah, nah. He went because of his Russian Language Teacher and the Journey she put him on. It's still a very nice reason. I do hope she sees that video. I suspect any teacher would be thrilled to learn that they had such an impact on their student. :D

    • @Blackadder75
      @Blackadder75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was hoping it would be Omsk, but Tomsk is nice too

  • @JPLandon_TX
    @JPLandon_TX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    I'm glad to hear you've become a fellow Texan!... even if it was only for a bus trip and not your choice.
    As a Texan living in Moscow and someone whose first Russian language teacher also sparked an interest in the country that ended up bringing me to Russia long-term, it's great to hear a similar story.

    • @alexl7559
      @alexl7559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What do you do in Moscow for a living? I'm curious what job opportunity is attractive to people from developed countries except for language teaching. Thanks!

    • @JPLandon_TX
      @JPLandon_TX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      ​@@alexl7559 I am a lawyer here and specifically work with cross-border mergers and acquisitions and trade compliance. I have a U.S. juris doctor degree and I am currently pursuing Masters of Law degree at HSE (ВШЭ) which is taught in English. I speak Russian very poorly but there seems to be good opportunities for foreign investment, trade compliance and business consulting (think Big 4) here despite language level.
      **Edit: Also, I know a number of folks in Oil and Gas companies and service companies like Shlumberger and Baker Hughes that have worked in Russia short-term so that field lends itself to travelling or working in Russia as well.. but sanctions have undoubtedly reduced those opportunities

    • @Robertthachickenwrangler
      @Robertthachickenwrangler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JPLandon_TX that’s incredible! I love hearing about fellow Texans who have spread out in this world good luck with your endeavors in Moscow James

    • @VasilyMusic
      @VasilyMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm a Russian who once went on a trip to Texas for a couple of months, and I see Texas in my dreams every other night since then.
      I assumed there could be Texans who once went on a trip to Russia, and when they returned to their home state they would dream of it every other night too... These places on Earth are so different.

    • @JPLandon_TX
      @JPLandon_TX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@VasilyMusic The same absolutely happened with me, I spent two months in Saint Petersburg in 2015 and I did not feel homesick until a few days after I returned to the USA. I knew I needed to return to Russia and at least see if I can build a life here. Texas is legitimately a beautiful place with great people and I will always consider myself a proud Texan.))

  • @supermassiveblackhole6559
    @supermassiveblackhole6559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +678

    As a Russian, I have never imagined that I will be observing my country through a British man's videos on TH-cam! Nice job Benjamin! You have been to places where 99% Russians will never visit! Keep on rolling! Great work!

    • @Dan-it8mw
      @Dan-it8mw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same, everyone tells me I shouldn’t go there since I have a dual citizenship and they would have me do my military time. Don’t know how true that is though!

    • @Gutturalmaker
      @Gutturalmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being a Muse fan much lad? By your nickname I mean. Or just astronomy an all that XD

    • @trapbandicoot7877
      @trapbandicoot7877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It’s the same as brits not wanting to explore England as much, there’s not much thrill exploring your own country but somewhere such as russia is such a different & interesting world in comparison, unless your small minded and ignorant it’s fascinating all the little cultural differences , it’s so much better culturally than the UK, so raw and good. I would love to do what ben’s doing but it’s not really a country you can do what he’s doing without being 60/70/80% fluent in Russian , and would take years for me to learn😂 wishing for a friend like him to travel & translate

    • @Gutturalmaker
      @Gutturalmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@trapbandicoot7877 true that
      but some lil places like that in UK seem to be interesting to us russian speakers so it works both directions I reckon mate

    • @michaelbread5906
      @michaelbread5906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My mom keeps trying to get me to go to Germany, and Sweden, but I haven't seen 90% of the USA. If I go to Europe, I want to go to Portugal, or see St. Petersberg.

  • @Corvanicus
    @Corvanicus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Man the people you meet in these videos are so friendly! I've never met people like that in my 30 years of being in Texas. Makes me want to learn Russian and travel the Siberian like you. Cheers mate. You're living the good life.

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    We finally learned the origin of Bald’s Russian language and cultural spark that started it all.

    • @PaulV.
      @PaulV. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The character origin story has been unlocked!
      New quest is available: Find Anna the Teacher.

    • @thefool1086
      @thefool1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The lore keeps getting deeper.

  • @backtofitzgerald00
    @backtofitzgerald00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    This might be one of your best episode. The story of your Russian teacher and you thanking her, drinking (hopefully) cold beer in the most random place, and that shot of the tired mother with her son sleeping while travelling across Russia. What an amazing snapshot of Russia there. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

  • @collind.5207
    @collind.5207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I cannot understate how much joy I feel when I wake up and get to watch these videos before I go to work. Ben your my favorite ‘TV Show’ for sure.

    • @sergiotheg1736
      @sergiotheg1736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m watching this on my lunch break right now lol

    • @Kingmakerrr1337
      @Kingmakerrr1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sergiotheg1736 Legend

  • @ЛеопольдАпшеронский
    @ЛеопольдАпшеронский 2 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    So funny how he called the small town school guys "gopniks" and the true gopnik "a nice young guy"🎃

  • @somewhere_forever
    @somewhere_forever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    thank you so much for these videos. they help me a lot whenever i’m having a tough time and they also let me see a side of the world I could never imagine. Thank you Mr Bald.

    • @uniquegod1997
      @uniquegod1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @iKyleTz
      @iKyleTz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He always seems to upload at the perfect time too :)

    • @chrisheydonist1276
      @chrisheydonist1276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They actually make me depressed , since I can´t go to Russia due to the borders closed.

    • @MattafixTm
      @MattafixTm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been going through a tough time myself when I seen the first videos of Mr.Bald, back then ge was reviewing hotels. Been following him since then, could never get bored of his format. Anyway, it'll get better. Just be patient. :)

    • @samw7172
      @samw7172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay strong my guy

  • @Mindkaiser
    @Mindkaiser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    I know that everybody's drooling on the idea of Anna leaving a message for Baldy in the comment section. That would be awesome! Great content mate, you're a treasure.

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    As a a retired teacher after 37 years in the classroom, I appreciate your making the pilgrimage to Tomsk in tribute to Anna. Thanks, Baldy, and keep up the good work.

    • @luisvilla799
      @luisvilla799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for being a teacher I hope you were a good one

    • @MW-ty5zw
      @MW-ty5zw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luisvilla799 Why would you thank someone for doing a job which is great fun? Teaching is great fun. The job can be quite... different depending on the area you work though. Rural schools are great.

  • @TomassoTrekks
    @TomassoTrekks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1260

    When Vladimir stole the lighter I laughed my ass off

  • @pandapapandapa
    @pandapapandapa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    You forgot to visit the public toilet at Taiga Station.
    This station is a transfer station for Tomsk residents.
    I don’t know how it is now, but in Soviet times it was a legendary toilet. It was famous for its terrible smell, which hurt the eyes and could faint. But if you needed to urinate, then there was no choice and you had to go to this toilet.

    • @sirromja
      @sirromja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Why do I imagine the toilet scene from Trainspotting?

    • @codychickadee5095
      @codychickadee5095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh man passing out with your pants down and a messy rear, in that bathroom! 😟😟 Especially if you actually touch the toilet

    • @Tyrfingr
      @Tyrfingr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your nickname is strangely fitting for this anecdote

    • @SessyoinKiara
      @SessyoinKiara 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @futureshaman83
      @futureshaman83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hydrogen Peroxide

  • @klemzR
    @klemzR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    i wonder how many times Benjamin slept outside because he couldnt get a room and didnt tell us. PROPS TO YOU MY GUY

  • @felixianto
    @felixianto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    That guy on a train totally stunned me with his fluent eloquent english. Odd, but he looked like regular russian alcoholic.

    • @audioslave-i7m
      @audioslave-i7m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I am a Russian English teacher and I am an alco, too:)

    • @SergeyPRKL
      @SergeyPRKL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey, they get 1/3 of their salary in Vodka. In soviet times it could be 1/1.

  • @vtkrey
    @vtkrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I am consistently impressed by the Russian public transportation infrastructure, all the railway stations I've seen in your videos are beautiful and unique, I wrongly assumed that such attention was only given to the Moscow metro.

  • @bgjh5149
    @bgjh5149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    That fresh water guy was bloody hilarious!

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Legend

    • @TechnoMonkeyFarm
      @TechnoMonkeyFarm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The word he should learn is potable..

  • @matvei15
    @matvei15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Brother, my father defected from the Soviet Union in 1979, and watching your channel is not only educational, but greatly therapeutic, especially your interactions with the quirky locals. Well done.

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To the gulag with yee

    • @Misstree62
      @Misstree62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bet he wishes he could undefect now!??

    • @duduzerapw5612
      @duduzerapw5612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Misstree62 sure, he wants to go back to shithole then and even now

    • @ИванИванов-ц9э7ы
      @ИванИванов-ц9э7ы 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Тогда все мечтали попасть в Америку

    • @roserevancroix2308
      @roserevancroix2308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen, brother

  • @exciteddemonstrator9150
    @exciteddemonstrator9150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    It’s nice and refreshing to see a travel vlogger who actually knows something about the places he travels to. So many people willingly go somewhere without knowing anything/doing any research about their destination and it comes across as a bit rude. It’s nice that Bald shows he actually cares about the places he visits as well as caring about the locals.

  • @paulr98
    @paulr98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a lovely guy, genuinely nice to everyone he meets. We need more people like this

  • @chxnce8437
    @chxnce8437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Loved the train conductor conversation, brilliant anecdote straight from a true Siberian!

    • @rich_t
      @rich_t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He could have just asked for a "boh uhl of wah uh."

  • @СергейБехтерев-у9ы
    @СергейБехтерев-у9ы 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    It's sad that you, Benjamin, are passing by such an interesting city as Omsk for the second time. We have something to see, and 250 km from Omsk, in the Omsk region, the village of Okunevo and five lakes near it is one of the places of power in the world, there are many strange and interesting events happening there. By the way, Omsk is also a millionaire, a little smaller than Novosibirsk, even if not so modern, but there is a lot of pre-revolutionary and Soviet architecture. And our people, in contrast, from Novosibirsk are more provincial, and therefore, more friendly and responsive.
    Please bring this comment to the top so that Ben will definitely notice it!

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Не говоря уже о том, насколько Новосиб мрачнее Омска и как он перегружен автомобилями

    • @ahmedmanajid
      @ahmedmanajid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds interesting!

    • @rajathrkumar9686
      @rajathrkumar9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the city omsk lies exactly north of the city where i live(mangalore) roughly 4600km , it always fascinating for me one day i would like to visit the city

  • @dianamaeponce5847
    @dianamaeponce5847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Wow! Thank you to Anna for showing Bald the beauty of Russia. Because of her patience and enthusiasm we now met Bald 😃

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I wonder if she is here down in the comments.

    • @sir_russia
      @sir_russia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is Anna?

    • @ZoonCrypticon
      @ZoonCrypticon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And I accidentally read "...we now get bald 😃"

    • @jonathonboshears6281
      @jonathonboshears6281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was hoping a return of Anna

    • @cjbotts
      @cjbotts 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sir_russia why don’t you watch the video before coming to comment sir?

  • @Seshihal
    @Seshihal 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    О, эта родная бутылка Карачинской на столе! Так волнующе видеть BB на улицах, по которым ходишь всю жизнь!
    Так хочется вернуть времена, когда он мог исследовать Сибирь🥲
    Спасибо, что приехал сюда!
    Спасибо Анне, что когда-то сподвигла человека на это!

  • @sledge045
    @sledge045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Everytime Bald puts his hand on a door handle.. will it open or will it not.. its a thrill..

  • @raphaelfelicissimo2857
    @raphaelfelicissimo2857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    I have a feeling “Siberian” is 2021’s “soviet” and I’m here for it

  • @LaziUK
    @LaziUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    What a heartwarming section where you thank your Russian teacher Anna and visit her home town...you truly are a good man Bald...no doubt now inspiring countless youngsters to follow in your footsteps and explore the world and its different cultures!

    • @Geoff900
      @Geoff900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Would be amazing if Anna is still alive and says hello, to Baldy.

  • @bonazzaenrico
    @bonazzaenrico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    You don’t even image how much I do enjoy travelling together with you through Russia from my Ipad!!

  • @БулатАхметшин-э6у
    @БулатАхметшин-э6у 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Bus ticket ladies probably couldn’t find UK in their software because I think it was named there as Соединенное Королевство (Soedinennoye Korolevstvo), which literally means United Kingdom, and it is official name of UK in Russia. But nobody among common people in Russia really use that name of UK, usually they refer as Velikobritania (Great Britain), or just Anglia (England), but of course there is no such country in official software.

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nailed it!

    • @vilhelm4993
      @vilhelm4993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iz Londona? Prosto amerikanec, cto delat....... Germany, Deutschland, Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Allemagne, Germanija, itd. Komu eto znat v Peru ili v Mali ??? Tolko choroso obrazovannym v geografii, jazykach....... Pravilno objasnili ✌️

  • @n8wolf575
    @n8wolf575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    "what are you doing here"
    "searching for beer"
    Thats literally me in every country i ever was xD

    • @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017
      @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why not women or food, did you starve, what about water? you lie like a fish merchant

    • @vincentvega9983
      @vincentvega9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Story of my life. :D

    • @MushkinGB
      @MushkinGB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 it’s pretty normal to search for local beer idiot

  • @ippolit23
    @ippolit23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    You can’t have both: A golden Lenin and a working hotel

    • @vaporizewise9064
      @vaporizewise9064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Made my day. Remembers me about a Transnistria / Tiraspol hotel.

  • @matthewcandler4179
    @matthewcandler4179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    You have such a great style of filming the real culture moments of a trip. So much fun to watch. :)

  • @ametistihiomo
    @ametistihiomo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    There is now a console beeping furiously in a hidden data center, telling the FSB to star looking for the Texas man who appeared out of nowhere in Siberia...

  • @dannyhightower911
    @dannyhightower911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Bald! I laughed so hard when they officially made you a Texan on the Bus Ticket, love to hear that you're officially a Lone Star Resident, just like me! Great video as always!

  • @Wizardofwords-g7v
    @Wizardofwords-g7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm also trying to learn Russian now, at the grand old age of 56! My interest started with reading Crime and Punishment, but I've also watched almost all of your videos which urged me to try harder. I listen to you and read what you're saying at the bottom and that's helping a lot. Thank you so much for taking us to the Russia we would not have seen or known about otherwise. 😊 Greetings from South Africa! 🌍

    • @Wizardofwords-g7v
      @Wizardofwords-g7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @K Kr Wow, what are the odds?!😊😊💁 Nice to meet you.

    • @EvaVaon
      @EvaVaon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He speaks Russian so good wow 👏 and you can as well 🤗

    • @newsunderfoot
      @newsunderfoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hello, my friend! I'm 56, and I'm starting to learn English, because at school and university I studied French and Czech, which were almost completely useless in life. By the way, I live in Siberia, in Omsk - in a city that is Bald, unfortunately passed.
      For you, as a fan of Dostoevsky, I inform you that for the 200th anniversary of the writer, a bench was set up in Omsk on the banks of the Irtysh, where Rodion Raskolnikov and Sonya Marmeladova from Crime and Punishment reconciled (there are three more monuments to Dostoevsky and the university and a literary museum named after him in Omsk).
      With best wishes, Oleg Shevarёv.

    • @yugamahiswara
      @yugamahiswara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@EvaVaon I'm currently on my 3rd month of studying Russian and I could say that I'm totally fell in love with the language (especially the pronunciations) and Bald has been one of the biggest inspirations so far!!

    • @Wizardofwords-g7v
      @Wizardofwords-g7v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@newsunderfoot that's so awesome! I wish that I could see that for myself. Crime and Punishment was the best novel I have ever read. After that I read Fyodor Dostoevsky's Biography and tried very hard to read War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, but that was just too involved with the war with France and too long. Dostoevsky's characters are gripping and you really care for them. The psychological torture that the main character endures in Crime and Punishment was so well described that it puts the reader in his shoes. Nice to meet a fellow reader. Siberia sounds so interesting and now I could see some of the places that Benjamin is showing to us. Really appreciative of that. 😊

  • @englishbymrsviolet1857
    @englishbymrsviolet1857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    These videos are one of the best moments in my everyday life.And new uploads have been always watched with a special ceremony in the evening, in bed, with a glass of whisky. And they are perfect to improve not only my English, but Russian, as well 😃

  • @angief1330
    @angief1330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Baldy I just love the tribute you paid to Anna!!! I hope she comes across it one day and contacts you!!!

  • @observer74
    @observer74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It’s 2:45am. I just got home from a gig and I was about to sleep…and then I got the notification for this new video. Sleep can wait. So happy to see a new video. You continue to be an inspiration for nascent vloggers all around the world. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us.

    • @nickw7619
      @nickw7619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must be west coast lol I'm in the opposite predicament. My neighbor upstairs decided 6am was a good time to hang up pictures on the wall so I woke up a little pissed (I worked like 11 hours yesterday). This already put me in a better mood

  • @Thisguy420
    @Thisguy420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've followed you from the start, Mr Bald. I'm not normally a commenter on videos but I just wanted you to know that this is my favourite channel. I'm about the same age as you and I aspire to be as approachable and open to new things and people as yourself. You're an inspiration. I wish I could just up and go travelling to expand my understanding of the world. Stay safe, brother.

  • @zacatec1
    @zacatec1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You uploaded this video on my 25th birthday so I’m glad we had a drink “together” that day! I love your videos and you’re always inspiring me to do more traveling with my lovely wife! Shout out from Arkansas, United States!!

  • @4ms896
    @4ms896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The best channel to entertain yourself on TH-cam,
    Thanks from Mauritania🇲🇷

  • @David_Camerwrongun
    @David_Camerwrongun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    3 mins in and this is already better than everyone else's content 🤙🏻

    • @MysticDubzNLNetwork
      @MysticDubzNLNetwork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yesssss

    • @LonMoore
      @LonMoore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yh I was like 30mins that’s too long to watch then I’m half way through
      Best channel

  • @LonelySandwich
    @LonelySandwich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1242

    “Much better than borscht.”
    UKRAINE HAS LEFT THE CHAT

    • @alexvaviloff5934
      @alexvaviloff5934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ))))

    • @TheSteveRobinson
      @TheSteveRobinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Gulag soup cracked me up....)

    • @Oscarcat2212
      @Oscarcat2212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I hope it has left to join NATO.

    • @gachiua1416
      @gachiua1416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @Hans Soundso it's interesting how he said bus station solyanka is better, i bet he didn't eat well made borsch

    • @randomnickname3865
      @randomnickname3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Solyanka is 10x times better tbh

  • @wgpoprock
    @wgpoprock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Language teachers are some of the most important people. Such a lovely way to honour yours.

  • @Akselisinitalo
    @Akselisinitalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    That Luton joke was beautiful 😇😂😂😂

    • @Yodawes
      @Yodawes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@koenw met een naam zoals Koen🤪 nicee

    • @thegunslinger1363
      @thegunslinger1363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I'm assuming Luton is in England?

    • @Yodawes
      @Yodawes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thegunslinger1363 yeah, it is!

    • @richardm2661
      @richardm2661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thegunslinger1363 correct

    • @Akselisinitalo
      @Akselisinitalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@thegunslinger1363 yes, with quite a high Asian population xd

  • @stephensheppard
    @stephensheppard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Me to my wife a couple days ago: "Hey! "Bald and Bankrupt" has another video posted!
    My wife to me: "Don't watch it without me! Make some tea and we'll watch it together!"
    Keep these videos coming!

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're supposed to get hammered and what it. What are you doing man

  • @kylefraser5028
    @kylefraser5028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    Bald, what Anna is to you is what you are to me; and I'm sure to thousands of others. I look forward to my journey to the largest of cities of Minsk or Kyiv over the next year or two. Thank you for showcasing a world of possibility

    • @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017
      @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wtf are you talking about?

    • @realbiscuitshield
      @realbiscuitshield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 Wtf is wrong with you? Writing negative comments everywhere. Get a life.

    • @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017
      @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@realbiscuitshield I'm writing the truth baby, you can't handle the truth. But, you must like me, as you've been reading my other comments. What's your favourite cheese?

    • @realbiscuitshield
      @realbiscuitshield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 Seriously, get a life.

    • @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017
      @dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@realbiscuitshield I have a life, far far more than you will ever know, but seriously wtf was guy talking about 😂 "yeah, I might travel too" so what moron, 😂 do you dig me baby biscuit?

  • @adamplant6392
    @adamplant6392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I wanna learn Russian and travel like this dude.

  • @jamesxu7582
    @jamesxu7582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Your solo videos are always a banger! These videos allow us to hear your internal monologue and how you interact with everything.

    • @levako05d
      @levako05d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "Look a Siberian dog. Our first Siberian dog." I just feel I'm with him checking out a Siberian dog.

    • @kane3825
      @kane3825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      agreed

    • @flaminglaughter
      @flaminglaughter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bens videos are even better with Alina!

    • @jamesxu7582
      @jamesxu7582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flaminglaughter I agree its just that I feel like Johnny FD is milking content by appearing in Bald's videos.

  • @dorisyu428
    @dorisyu428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I used to told my husband hey you should check out Mr Bald video, cause he is learning Russian, now he is obsessed with Mr Bald and he played his video 24/7 , repeat and repeat!! We both LOVE his vibe, he is awesome, coolest man on earth!!😁😁😁

    • @upkarjaiswal4524
      @upkarjaiswal4524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes cool indeed and , yes it's a good way to learn languages 👍🏾

    • @proteammate8352
      @proteammate8352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You look white but ur grammar is wrong

    • @dorisyu428
      @dorisyu428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@proteammate8352 lol i am not white so that's why

    • @womenhavehivemind9043
      @womenhavehivemind9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@proteammate8352 She can be russian

    • @womenhavehivemind9043
      @womenhavehivemind9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do u live? Belarus

  • @CruzzioXT
    @CruzzioXT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    God I love the channel! Dude's basically just celebrating life all day!

  • @rusty81588
    @rusty81588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm Texan, and I love your videos. Thanks for the trips around the world :)

  • @rossbarr4616
    @rossbarr4616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Best content on TH-cam, visiting Tomsk for Anna was a nice story lad

  • @carlosguevara5154
    @carlosguevara5154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I really like when you solo.
    2021: Look at that Siberian dog!
    2019: Look at that Soviet dog!

    • @teddybones4042
      @teddybones4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Flaschenteufel
      @Flaschenteufel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i was confused too. it clearly was a soviet dog.

    • @AAJ01
      @AAJ01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All thanks to Ben we've all now seen a soviet dog.

    • @SilverWave64
      @SilverWave64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      2020 in Mexico: Look at that cartel dog!

  • @CryptoLuckyman
    @CryptoLuckyman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    Он прям магнит для местных фриков) Поражаюсь его способности притягивать контент)

    • @TransistorLSD
      @TransistorLSD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Наверное фриков больше, чем мы думаем... Просто не обращаем на них внимание.

    • @1x403
      @1x403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣😂

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Он просто живёт обычной жизнью британца: трется по пивнушкам, дует пивко и пиздит с прохожими. У них этим занимаются вполне приличные граждане, а у нас - всякая шантрапа. Вот он на неё и напарывается

    • @sassymenses
      @sassymenses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AndreiBerezin ну да, у нас в барах приличных граждан нет... Че несет...

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@sassymenses нет конечно. Приличные люди не торчат в пивных

  • @rayescobar8509
    @rayescobar8509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    May I suggest for a future presentation visit Barnaul and the Altai region. The Altai mountains are 25 times the area of Switzerland. Arguably the most beautiful place on earth. The native people are incredible. God Bless.

  • @Ingens_Scherz
    @Ingens_Scherz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I'm madly Wikipedia-ing and Google mapping all these places as he goes along. Did you know that the Ob Estuary is the longest in the world? Well, I didn't either - but I do now.
    Finding out just that little morsel of information, linked to this endless feast of new knowledge, makes me feel very happy for some reason.
    Thank-you so much Bald. This is wonderful.

    • @Ingens_Scherz
      @Ingens_Scherz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Phénix Abdou ???? I am very happy for you!

    • @carlos321698
      @carlos321698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ingens_Scherz what's your age

  • @LazyMan1453
    @LazyMan1453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I never wanted this video to end. Damn. It is really nice to feel like im there traveling myself these places without even doing anyhing. It is also so cool that the way you interact with the locals i, myself, especially love that part. Brilliant

  • @a.n.u_b.h.a.v
    @a.n.u_b.h.a.v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I never felt so attached to a person whom i never met as i feel for Bald. I fear for the day Bald will stop posting on TH-cam (or any other platform).

    • @SANDYFRECKLE
      @SANDYFRECKLE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wow that’s pathetic

    • @deanl0
      @deanl0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SANDYFRECKLE This is the new reality just for you...

    • @bryanrobsonssocks6366
      @bryanrobsonssocks6366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@SANDYFRECKLE As is your comment

    • @virastefaniya2716
      @virastefaniya2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel that way too. It is much better to love a person you’ve never met than to hate a person you’ve never met (which unfortunately is much more common these days. Just look at the other replies to this comment). Bald feels like a good old friend

    • @derekbentley196
      @derekbentley196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virastefaniya2716 No one hates Bald in this comment thread, we just don't simp for him🤣